Division of Curriculum, Instructional Improvement and Professional Learning

The division provides leadership, technical assistance, guidance, and support for local school systems.  The division also collaborates on issues related to teaching and learning.

Vision

The division exemplifies leadership and support that empowers stakeholders to develop world-class students in Maryland who are life-long learners and productive, responsible citizens of a global society.

Mission

Through collaborative and innovative leadership, the division will provide an overarching strategic plan that encompasses:

• Data-informed decisions
• Systemic planning
• High quality resources
• Professional learning
• Continuous improvement

​ Tool Kit to Determine Students College and Career Ready under the College and Career Readiness and College Completion Act of 2013  Revised: November 2020

Contact:

Marcia A. Sprankle, Ed.D.
Assistant State Superintendent
Division of Curriculum, Instructional Improvement and Professional Learning
410-767-0315
marcia.sprankle@maryland.gov
Maryland State Department of Education
200 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-2595

Curriculum

• Maryland College and Career Ready Resources
• Science
• Social Studies
  
• English/Language Arts/Reading​
• Mathematics
  
  

Instructional Programs

• English Learners
  
• Equity and Excellence in Education​
• Fine Arts
  
• Gifted and Talented Education
• Health Education
  
• Physical Education
• The Reginald F. Lewis Maryland Museum of African American History and Culture
  
• ​World Languages
  
  

Instructional Technology and School Library Media

• Instructional Technology and School Library Media

Instructional Assessment and Professional Learning

• MD Formative
  
• Professional Learning
  
  

Title I and School Improvement

• Title I and School Improvement
• Title I